Nursing Assistant - Intermediate Care Unit, 90% Day/Evening
About The Position
UW Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant (CNA) for a new 16-bed hospitalist intermediate care unit scheduled to open in 2027. The unit will provide comprehensive, high-acuity nursing care to adults with a wide variety of medical diagnoses, complex comorbidities, or hemodynamic instability requiring increased support. Patient populations include people experiencing acute respiratory failure, sepsis, or severe multi-organ dysfunction. This is an opportunity to help create and shape a new care environment while supporting high standards of patient care and exceptional communication. The Nursing Assistant partners with Registered Nurses to provide direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. The role includes assisting patients with activities of daily living, repositioning, transfers, mobility, and intentional rounding, as well as engaging with patients, visitors, and family members to build trusting relationships. This is a 0.90 FTE position at 36 hours per week, working varied day and evening shifts of 8 or 12 hours: 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m., 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m., and 3 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Every-other-weekend and holiday rotation is required. Hours may vary based on departmental operational needs.
Requirements
- Graduate of a State of Wisconsin-approved Nurse Aid Training Program.
- Listed on the State of Wisconsin Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aid Registry upon hire.
- BLS/CPR certification within 3 months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of recent experience as a Nursing Assistant.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Registered Nurses on the unit.
- Provide direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, repositioning, transfers, and mobility.
- Perform intentional rounding.
- Interact and engage with patients, visitors, and family members to establish trusting relationships and provide high-quality care.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package; relevant work experience will be considered when determining starting base pay.
- Potential $2,700 sign-on bonus.
- Weekend and evening pay differentials.
- Health and dental insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement plans.
- Two weeks of paid parental leave.
- Adoption assistance.
- Flexible schedule and shift options intended to support work-life balance.
- Access to the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department for emotional, financial, and physical well-being resources.
- Tuition reimbursement for coursework associated with career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
